Blake Taylor

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40+1⁄3 innings.

In 2015, Taylor split the season between the GCL and the Brooklyn Cyclones, combining to go 0–0 with a 2.25 ERA over 12 innings. In 2016, Taylor made five appearances for Kingsport, going 0–0 with a 4.15 ERA in 8+2⁄3 innings. In 2017, Taylor spent the season with the Columbia Fireflies, going 1–9 with a 4.94 ERA over 85+2⁄3 innings. In 2018, Taylor split the season between the St. Lucie Mets and the Las Vegas 51s, going a combined 3–8 with a 5.40 ERA over 86+2⁄3 innings.

In 2019, Taylor split the season between St. Lucie, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, and the Syracuse Mets, combining to go 2–3 with a 2.16 ERA over 66+2⁄3 innings. Following the 2019 season, Taylor played for the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League. [4] On November 4, 2019, Taylor was added to the Mets' 40-man roster. [5]

Houston Astros

On December 5, 2019, Taylor and Kenedy Corona were traded to the Houston Astros in exchange for Jake Marisnick. [6] On July 24, 2020, Taylor pitched a scoreless inning in his MLB debut against the Seattle Mariners. On August 17, he earned his first career save. [7]

In 2020, he was 2–1 with one save and a 2.18 ERA in which he pitched 20+2⁄3 innings over 22 relief appearances. [8] In 2021, he was 4–4 with a 3.16 ERA. [8] In 50 relief appearances, he pitched 42+2⁄3 innings. [8]

On June 4, 2022, the Astros placed Taylor on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow discomfort and transferred him to the 60-day injured list on July 1, 2022. [9] The Astros activated Taylor on September 13, and assigned him to the Triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys of the Pacific Coast League. [10] On the season, he pitched in 19 games for Houston and logged a 3.94 ERA with 9 strikeouts in 16.0 innings of work.

On January 13, 2023, Taylor avoided arbitration with the Astros, agreeing to a one-year, $830K contract for the season. [11] After beginning the year in Triple–A, Taylor was designated for assignment by Houston following the waiver claim of Jake Cousins on July 31. [12] On August 4, he was released by the Astros organization. [13]

Texas Rangers

On January 25, 2024, Taylor signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [14] In 34 appearances for the Triple–A Round Rock Express, he compiled a 4–2 record and 5.80 ERA with 40 strikeouts over 40+1⁄3 innings of work. Taylor was released by the Rangers organization on August 27. [15]

International

In September 2016, Taylor was selected for Great Britain at the 2017 World Baseball Classic Qualification, qualifying via his British father. [16]

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References

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  2. ↑ Steve Breazeale (June 7, 2013). "Blake Taylor Selected No. 51 Overall by Pirates in MLB Draft". Dana Point Times. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  3. ↑ "LHP Blake Taylor acquired from Pittsburgh to complete trade". MLB.com . June 14, 2014. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  4. ↑ Mike Rosenbaum (October 1, 2019). "Another homegrown arm on display in AFL". MLB.com . Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  5. ↑ "Mets roster notes". MLB.com . November 4, 2019. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Astros acquire two prospects for Mets in exchange for Marisnick". MLB.com . December 5, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  7. ↑ Alyson Footer (August 18, 2020). "Bielak stifles Rox in Astros' 5th straight win". MLB.com. Retrieved August 19, 2020.
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  9. ↑ Van Doren, Kenny (July 29, 2022). "Report: Houston Astros lefty Blake Taylor begins throwing". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved August 1, 2022.
  10. ↑ Rome, Chandler (September 13, 2022). "Astros' Blake Taylor activated from injured list, assigned to Sugar Land". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved September 14, 2022.
  11. ↑ Dierkes, Tim (January 13, 2023). "2023 MLB Arbitration Tracker". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  12. ↑ "Astros' Blake Taylor: Pushed off 40-man roster". cbssports.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
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  14. ↑ "Rangers' Blake Taylor: Invited to Rangers camp". cbssports.com. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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Blake Taylor
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1995-08-17) August 17, 1995 (age 29)
Orange, California, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
July 24, 2020, for the Houston Astros